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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1968

Page

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Riots cause damages prompt city suit in Tampa

Three Tampa businessmen sue the City of Tampa for over 121000 in damages from last summer rioting. Bar owner Frank Fazan seeks 33000 in each of three counts claiming police failed to intervene as crowds burned and looted his establishment. Drug store operators Daniel Valido and C G Ferlita seek more than 7504 in each count with similar accusations.

Tampa Frank Fazan Daniel Valido C. G. Ferlita

Officials Move to Transfer Ray Back to U S for Trial

In London US officials seek rapid extradition of James Earl Ray for first degree murder of Martin Luther King Jr. Vinson discussed with British officers while Ray, seized after trying to board a Brussels flight, faced possible two to three week extradition under normal rules. Clark noted no statement from Ray and potential legal delays.

London Asst Fred M. Vinson Jr James' Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr United States Ray Brussels Lisbon Vinson Memphis King Phil M. Candle Shelby County Washington U.S Ramsey Clark Clark Tennessee Buford Ellington

Treasure Hunt Clue No 1 on the Blackhawk Slip

A nautical treasure hunt clue describes aBlackhawk slip in the bay where a treasure map buccaneers seek a spot marked by a dot. The nest of Captain Billy signals danger with a skull and crossbones as protection for the valuable plot.

Blackhawk Billy Bowlegs Fort Walton Beach Celine Givens Billy

Mourners File Past Kennedy Grave Site

Nearly 60 000 mourners filed past the grave of Senator Robert F Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery amid summer rain. Ethel Kennedy and Joseph Kennedy joined others in tribute as crowds gathered through the day and evening, with thousands more arriving until dusk.

Kennedy Washington Robert F.kennedy Tors Arlington National Cemetery Ethel Joseph John F. Kennedy John F.kennedy Johnson Los Angeles White House Ethel Kennedy Lee Kennedy

Bowlegs Civic Day Features Treasure Hunt and Contests

Bowlegs hosts a community day with an adult treasure hunt starting at 10 am after maps are distributed by the Chamber of Commerce. Arts and crafts will be shown at the Mad Dollar Store from 6 pm, followed by the Billy Bowlegs Beauty Contest at 8 pm in the Municipal Auditorium.

Chamber of Commerce Mad Dollar Store Billy Bowlegs Municipal Auditorium

Boathouse Controversy Prompts City Commission Talk

Valparaiso plans another discussion tonight at City Hall over a boathouse and living quarters built by Amos Fowler on Scuth Bayshore Drive. The dispute centers on jurisdiction among the Florida Internal Improvement Fund the Corps of Engineers and the city with hearings on street work zoning and adjacent property.

Valparaiso Amos Fowler Scuth Bayshore Drive Florida Internal Fund Fowler Florida Internal Improvement Commission Corps of Engineers Internal Improvements Commission Jim Moore Commission South Bayshore Drive John C. Sims

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